TueOct 27
Travel to Charlotte
Fly United from Boise to Charlotte through Denver. Arrive at CLT at 3:14 PM, pick up the rental car around 4 PM, then check in and settle down for the evening.
BOI → DEN → CLTArrive 3:14 PM
3 travelersFlying together on United
2 confirmed staysCharlotte area + Beaufort
1 one-way carCLT pickup · SAV return
Family firstCelebration on November 1
Day by day
The plan at a glance. Times marked “TBD” are intentionally flexible while details are finalized.
WedOct 28
Opal visit + Huntersville family time
Visit and tour an Opal Autism Center in the Charlotte area, then head to Huntersville for family time with Erik and his family. The family visit can happen anytime between noon and 7:00 PM. Coordinate the exact Opal center and timing around that window.
Opal schedule TBDFamily visit · noon–7 PM
ThuOct 29
Second Opal visit
Continue the Charlotte-area center visits and tours. Keep the evening easy and prepare for Friday’s drive.
Schedule TBD
FriOct 30
Morning hike, then Beaufort
Take an easy, approximately 3-mile morning hike—Reedy Creek Nature Preserve or McAlpine Creek are the leading options. Return, check out, and drive to Beaufort for Airbnb check-in.
Easy ~3 milesTrail choice TBD
SatOct 31
Flexible day + movie night
Keep the daytime flexible for family time or one of our trip ideas: shopping with Laura, a Boneyard Beach walk, or exploring neighborhoods and house-dreaming. In the evening, enjoy movie night with RJ and Zoe; location details stay in the family group.
Flexible daytimeMovie night with RJ + ZoeHappy Halloween
SunNov 1
Early Thanksgiving
Our early family Thanksgiving celebration. Meal time and what to bring are still to be coordinated.
Celebration dayTime TBD
MonNov 2
Flexible Lowcountry day
Choose whichever ideas are still calling to us: shopping with Laura, walking Boneyard Beach, exploring neighborhoods and house-dreaming, or simply relaxing with family.
ShoppingBeach walkHouse-dreaming
TueNov 3
Savannah and home
Check out, drive to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, and return the rental car by 1 PM. United departs SAV at 4:18 PM through Denver and arrives in Boise at 9:32 PM.
Car return 1:00 PMSAV 4:18 PMBOI 9:32 PM
Where we’re staying
Both stays are confirmed. Addresses and booking details stay in the travelers’ private reservation records.
Wingate by Wyndham
Matthews / Charlotte area
“Flirty Flamingo” Airbnb
Two-bedroom stay in Beaufort, South Carolina
Getting around
Flight times are listed in the local time at each airport. Allow extra time for traffic, fuel, and the rental return.
United · Outbound
Tuesday, October 27
United · Return
Tuesday, November 3
One-way rental car
The route and target times are set; the rental company and booking status still need confirmation.
Public destinations
General map links only. Private family addresses are intentionally omitted.
Before we go
A short shared checklist. Boxes save on this device, so each traveler can use their own copy.
Day-of reminder: Recheck airline alerts, weather, hike conditions, and driving times before leaving.
Open questions
These are the only pieces still waiting on a group decision or confirmation.
Opal visit schedule
Which centers, and what times, on October 28 and 29?
Friday trail
Reedy Creek or McAlpine Creek—and what start time?
Rental + celebration
Which rental company is booked? What time is the November 1 meal, and what should each household bring?